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Identifying Food Fraud at FutureLearn Overview
Identifying Food Fraud
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An introduction to modern analytical science techniques and how they can be used to uncover food fraud
Duration | 4 weeks |
Total fee | ₹4,450 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Official Website | Go to Website |
Credential | Certificate |
Identifying Food Fraud at FutureLearn Highlights
Identifying Food Fraud
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- Earn a certificate from The University of East Anglia
Identifying Food Fraud at FutureLearn Course details
Identifying Food Fraud
at FutureLearn
Who should do this course?
No formal qualifications, just an interest in food fraud and a basic understanding of chemistry
What are the course deliverables?
Demonstrate a knowledge of the general issues with food fraud
Apply a knowledge of the scientific techniques for detecting fraud in the scenarios in the course
Identify how food fraud might impact on consumers and producers of foods
Reflect on the social and economic impacts of food fraud
More about this course
- The food industry is one of the most important commercial sectors in the world. Everyone uses it, but how many people abuse it. As we witness the increasing globalisation of the supply chain, a growing challenge is verifying the questionable identity of raw materials in the food we eat.
- In this course we will look at topical issues concerning 'food fraud' and explore ways in which analytical chemistry can help in its identification and prevention
- We'll share fascinating examples, such as the history of white bread and a surprising ingredient once found in bitter beer.
- Paid certification course
Identifying Food Fraud at FutureLearn Curriculum
Identifying Food Fraud
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Becoming a food fraud detective
Introduction to the course
Introducing infrared spectroscopy
End of week roundup
Ensuring value with mid-infrared
Mid-infrared spectroscopy: for a more detailed analysis
Coffee: a high value commodity with a complex chemical composition
End of week roundup
Cutting-edge magnetic resonance techniques
High-field NMR: a gold standard analytical technique
Bench-top NMR: an affordable alternative
End of week round-up
Verifying food origins using stable isotopes
Isotope ratio mass spectrometry (IRMS)
Final thoughts on the course
Identifying Food Fraud at FutureLearn Faculty details
Identifying Food Fraud
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Kate Kemsley
I head up the Analytical Sciences Unit at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich. For more on my team's work, visit
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